Google street view image for 26 Cary Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

Off market apr 1987 for $163K

$1,423,796

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,088/mo

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1,963

sq ft

26 Cary Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

26 Cary Ave is a 1,963 square foot house on a 0.69 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 28, 1987 for $163,000. Based on Redfin's Lexington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,423,796.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

0.69 acresLot Size

$725Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,423,796

$1.3M since sold in April 1987$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.43M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
4 beds1.5 baths1,792 sq ft
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D
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E
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SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,137,500
F
4 beds3 baths1,843 sq ft
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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$57K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 26 Cary Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,188 (+3.6%)

$798,000 + $517,000

$1,315,000

2025

$15,618 (+6.9%)

$760,000 + $517,000

$1,277,000

2024

$14,614 (+2.5%)

$724,000 + $469,000

$1,193,000

2023

$14,261 (+4.1%)

$658,000 + $439,000

$1,097,000

2022

$13,703 (+0.8%)

$598,000 + $395,000

$993,000

2021

$13,599 (+3.5%)

$569,000 + $376,000

$945,000

2020

$13,137 (+4.2%)

$569,000 + $366,000

$935,000

2019

$12,609 (+3.9%)

$542,000 + $351,000

$893,000

2018

$12,141 (+3.3%)

$516,000 + $333,000

$849,000

2017

$11,751 (+2.3%)

$476,000 + $335,000

$811,000

2016

$11,490 (+21.0%)

$454,000 + $333,000

$787,000

2014

$9,492 (+3.6%)

$367,000 + $245,000

$612,000

2013

$9,166 (+6.5%)

$367,000 + $236,000

$603,000

2012

$8,608 (+4.5%)

$346,000 + $229,000

$575,000

2011

$8,237 (+3.9%)

$330,000 + $242,000

$572,000

2010

$7,928 (+3.8%)

$330,000 + $242,000

$572,000

2009

$7,639

$347,000 + $242,000

$589,000

Tax history for 26 Cary Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,188 (+3.6%)

$798,000 + $517,000

$1,315,000

2025

$15,618 (+6.9%)

$760,000 + $517,000

$1,277,000

2024

$14,614 (+2.5%)

$724,000 + $469,000

$1,193,000

2023

$14,261 (+4.1%)

$658,000 + $439,000

$1,097,000

2022

$13,703 (+0.8%)

$598,000 + $395,000

$993,000

2021

$13,599 (+3.5%)

$569,000 + $376,000

$945,000

2020

$13,137 (+4.2%)

$569,000 + $366,000

$935,000

2019

$12,609 (+3.9%)

$542,000 + $351,000

$893,000

2018

$12,141 (+3.3%)

$516,000 + $333,000

$849,000

2017

$11,751 (+2.3%)

$476,000 + $335,000

$811,000

2016

$11,490 (+21.0%)

$454,000 + $333,000

$787,000

2014

$9,492 (+3.6%)

$367,000 + $245,000

$612,000

2013

$9,166 (+6.5%)

$367,000 + $236,000

$603,000

2012

$8,608 (+4.5%)

$346,000 + $229,000

$575,000

2011

$8,237 (+3.9%)

$330,000 + $242,000

$572,000

2010

$7,928 (+3.8%)

$330,000 + $242,000

$572,000

2009

$7,639

$347,000 + $242,000

$589,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,051

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: PLAN 6962-C
Living Sq. Ft: 1,995
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,342
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,075
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 30,056
Municipality Name: LEXINGTON
Acres: 0.69
Zoning Code: RS
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,963
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 794015S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 2, 2019

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Schools

Bridge Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$1.35M – $1.64M

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Home values near 26 Cary Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4417 Sq. Ft.	$3,064,258
14 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$1,906,591

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1783 Sq. Ft.	$1,286,299
16 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2750 Sq. Ft.	$1,854,127

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$1,046,636
30 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2050 Sq. Ft.	$1,291,183

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